The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has adjusted its budget for 2019 elections from N189 billion to N143 billion in compliance with directive from the National Assembly.

The Chairman of the National Assembly Joint Committee on INEC, Sen. Suleiman Nazif, made this known to newsmen after a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, saying that INEC had effected the changes.

He said that the commission submitted a new budget reflecting N143 billion as originally requested by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Nazif disclosed that a sub-committee had been set up to look at the proposal and to point out any area of infraction to the committee, adding that the committee was mandated to complete its assignment on Aug. 29.

The National Assembly Joint Committee on INEC had on Monday, recommended N143 billion for approval for the commission’s preparation ahead of the 2019 general elections.

This is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s request on July 11 when he sought the legislators’ approval of N242 billion for the elections.

Specifically, he said that N164.10 billion of the funds was urgently needed to enable INEC to commence preparations for the elections, while the balance of N78.34 billon would be provided for in 2019 Budget.

The President had in his letter of request explained that the urgently needed N164 billion would be allocated as follows: INEC, N143.51 billion; Office of National Security Adviser, N3.86 billion and Department of State Services (DSS), N2.90 billion.

Others are Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, N1.85 billion; Nigeria Police Force, N11.46 billion and Nigeria Immigration Service, N530.1million.

The Senate Committee on INEC had on Aug. 16, queried the commission for presenting a budgetary proposal of N189 billion for the elections, saying it was at variance with the president’s for the polls.

This was because, though Buhari had in his letter requested for N189 billion for the 2019 elections, he said that N143 billion was urgently needed by INEC to begin preparations for the polls.

The money is expected to be vired from the 2018 Budget, especially from the N587 billion, which the president said was inserted by the lawmakers into the budget, raising it from N8.6 trillion to 9.12 trillion.

http://www.metronaija.ng/inec-adjusts-2019-elections-budget-to-n143bn/

Awon ole! They would have revolted now. seeing two thieves steal and then one refuses the other his share of the booty. Saraki: "i go commot o. But una go hear am! I will spoil everything before i leave. Even the SP chair i sit on."
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oh boy!!! My first FTC on nairaland. I hereby decamp from APC and PDP to FTC!!! Yelse.

Brigadier General Saraki

#BabaForTheGirls

the king himself
and they bowed

all hail the best senate president since democracy Dr Bukola Saraki

the wisest politician since democracy

kiss the truth

The fear of the pigs and idiots of Biafra made this to happen...









Chaiiiiii ipob piggies causing nuisances since 3333bc

ok

Rogues

Thieves

A better Nigeria is all we want...

God bless our PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI

This shows that Saraki will tame the excesses of all those guys who have been padding our budget..thumbs up to NASS, Saraki will be a good president..

The initial figure is too high and unjustifiable looking at the fact that there is need for fund in other critical sectors too

olokeded:
The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has adjusted its budget for 2019 elections from N189 billion to N143 billion in compliance with directive from the National Assembly.

The Chairman of the National Assembly Joint Committee on INEC, Sen. Suleiman Nazif, made this known to newsmen after a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, saying that INEC had effected the changes.

He said that the commission submitted a new budget reflecting N143 billion as originally requested by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Nazif disclosed that a sub-committee had been set up to look at the proposal and to point out any area of infraction to the committee, adding that the committee was mandated to complete its assignment on Aug. 29.

The National Assembly Joint Committee on INEC had on Monday, recommended N143 billion for approval for the commission’s preparation ahead of the 2019 general elections.

This is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s request on July 11 when he sought the legislators’ approval of N242 billion for the elections.

Specifically, he said that N164.10 billion of the funds was urgently needed to enable INEC to commence preparations for the elections, while the balance of N78.34 billon would be provided for in 2019 Budget.

The President had in his letter of request explained that the urgently needed N164 billion would be allocated as follows: INEC, N143.51 billion; Office of National Security Adviser, N3.86 billion and Department of State Services (DSS), N2.90 billion.

Others are Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, N1.85 billion; Nigeria Police Force, N11.46 billion and Nigeria Immigration Service, N530.1million.

The Senate Committee on INEC had on Aug. 16, queried the commission for presenting a budgetary proposal of N189 billion for the elections, saying it was at variance with the president’s for the polls.

This was because, though Buhari had in his letter requested for N189 billion for the 2019 elections, he said that N143 billion was urgently needed by INEC to begin preparations for the polls.

The money is expected to be vired from the 2018 Budget, especially from the N587 billion, which the president said was inserted by the lawmakers into the budget, raising it from N8.6 trillion to 9.12 trillion.

http://www.metronaija.ng/inec-adjusts-2019-elections-budget-to-n143bn/

Stop misleading the public, Senate did not adjust any budget. It was on live broadcast yesterday. The Senate committee on Electoral matters only agreed to approve the total budget of N189 proposed by INEC in 2 instalments. Senate agreed to approve N143 before the election I.e 2018 and later approve the balance of N46b early next yr before the election. It was aired on live TV yesterday.

Its time for sharing money.

Chaiiiii… see how much this lifeless buhari people wan thief before.

Is INEC conducting election for the world? I really don't understand this humongous amount budgeted for 2019 election. This is corruption at it's peak.

When I first saw the initial proposed budget, I asked myself, 'are we preparing for World Election?'..... It is now crystal clear that some of these agencies are hatchery for corruption.

Hope no be Police Food money they removed Those guys fit protest of they no see food. .

Nawa

This gonment is so fraudulent


APC, Buhary & FRAUD... 4,5&6.

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A better Nigeria is all we want...

God bless our PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI

continue! No b this country we all dey? Bet me ur children go suffer this curse u dey wish upon us.

Isn't it crazy Nigerians are suffering so badly even though we have this high-end budgets flying around.

Na wa

Firefire:
This gonment is so fraudulent


APC, Buhary & FRAUD... 4,5&6.

Your English is the only fraudulent thing here. Your English teachers should be arrested.

Thieves

APC and their looting in grand style. Buhari and APC government is the most corrupt government I ever seen.

olokeded:
The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has adjusted its budget for 2019 elections from N189 billion to N143 billion in compliance with directive from the National Assembly.

The Chairman of the National Assembly Joint Committee on INEC, Sen. Suleiman Nazif, made this known to newsmen after a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, saying that INEC had effected the changes.

He said that the commission submitted a new budget reflecting N143 billion as originally requested by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Nazif disclosed that a sub-committee had been set up to look at the proposal and to point out any area of infraction to the committee, adding that the committee was mandated to complete its assignment on Aug. 29.

The National Assembly Joint Committee on INEC had on Monday, recommended N143 billion for approval for the commission’s preparation ahead of the 2019 general elections.

This is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s request on July 11 when he sought the legislators’ approval of N242 billion for the elections.

Specifically, he said that N164.10 billion of the funds was urgently needed to enable INEC to commence preparations for the elections, while the balance of N78.34 billon would be provided for in 2019 Budget.

The President had in his letter of request explained that the urgently needed N164 billion would be allocated as follows: INEC, N143.51 billion; Office of National Security Adviser, N3.86 billion and Department of State Services (DSS), N2.90 billion.

Others are Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, N1.85 billion; Nigeria Police Force, N11.46 billion and Nigeria Immigration Service, N530.1million.

The Senate Committee on INEC had on Aug. 16, queried the commission for presenting a budgetary proposal of N189 billion for the elections, saying it was at variance with the president’s for the polls.

This was because, though Buhari had in his letter requested for N189 billion for the 2019 elections, he said that N143 billion was urgently needed by INEC to begin preparations for the polls.

The money is expected to be vired from the 2018 Budget, especially from the N587 billion, which the president said was inserted by the lawmakers into the budget, raising it from N8.6 trillion to 9.12 trillion.

http://www.metronaija.ng/inec-adjusts-2019-elections-budget-to-n143bn/

shy!!!which kind leaders be dis?
We are saying we are in recession,no jobs, yet billions is been allotted for an election 2019.

My fellow leaders, in other to minimize cost,and for a transparent, free violence elections,why not pay INTERSWITCH the sum of #7billion to connect our PVC cards to our BVN? Whats the big deal

Ok, better....